2010-2011
K-STATE FIRST LADIES
KSU Social Club Scholarship Application
Administered by Non-Traditional Student Services
Postmark Deadline: March 1, 2010
The KansasStateUniversity Social Club will award one (1) $500 scholarship to a part-time, non-traditional undergraduate student. This scholarship was established to celebrate the Social Club’s ninth decade on campus and to recognize and honor its founder and all of the women who have served as first ladies since 1863. These women have contributed to the welfare of both the campus and the community. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need and academic commitment.
The following criteria will be used to select the scholarship recipient:
1. Must be a first-time recipient of this scholarship. Previous K-State First Ladies Scholarship recipients are not eligible.
2. The recipient will be a new or continuing non-traditional student who will be a part-time (11 credits hours or less) undergraduate student enrolled in a degree-seeking program during the 2010-2011 school year.
3. The recipient must meet at least one of the following criteria: 25 years of age or older, married, a parent a veteran, or returning to school after an absence of 3 or more years.
HOW TO APPLY
1. Fill out the application form on the reverse side.
2. Provide documentation of financial need in ONE of the following formats:
a) Apply for Student Financial Aid (complete a 2010-2011 FAFSA).
b) A copy of 2009 Federal Income Tax Form(s).
c) Any additional records, such as copies of veteran’s benefits.
3. Submit a one-page, typed summary describing:
a) Your academic and career goals, and your plans toward achieving them,
b) Your activities and experiences related to your academic and career goals,
c) How this scholarship would help you to meet your goals, and
d) Any unique circumstances and obstacles you may be facing.
4. Submit application packet on time! Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
5. The scholarship recipient may be asked to speak at a 2010-2011 KSU Social Club luncheon.
Please write your name and Wildcat identification number on all attachments.
K-State First Ladies
Scholarship Application Form
Please complete the following: (Type or print clearly)
I am (check all that apply): _____25 years of age or older ______married ______a parent
_____ a veteran _____returning to school after an absence or 3 or more years
Name______Wildcat ID: 8______
Local Address______Phone # ______
City/State/ZIP______Work Phone #______
Major______
Employment within last five years: (please indicate average hours per week) ______
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Honors, achievements, or scholarships: ______
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Other colleges attended:______
Hours completed toward degree (including transfer credits) ______
Anticipated classification for upcoming semester:
_____freshman _____sophomore _____junior _____senior
KSU date of entry______K-State:total hours_____GPA_____
Transfer:total hours_____GPA_____
Signature______Date______
Return to:K-State First Ladies Scholarship Committee
Office of Non-Traditional Student Services
101 Holton Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
Questions? Non-Traditional Student Services (785) 532-6434